Mallorca a corner of paradise of a string of pearls Mallorca, also known as Majorca, is the crown jewel of Spain's Balearic Islands and is worth visiting. The island of Mallorca is the most popular destination, wonderful island, that has much more to offer and is worth discovering. The island will captivate you with its natural beauty, with its places, culture and traditions. The possibilities to discover Mallorca are endless and a week is too little for this, but even so you have to try. Palma de Mallorca is a sensationally beautiful island, with exotic famous beaches all around the world, an incredibly turquoise blue waters, golden sands and many pristine beaches also a destination that has preserved in some places its rustic air and the appearance of the buildings of several decades and hundreds of years ago, to which it has added modernism and capitalism. Mallorca has a rich culture and history with many sights to explore like: gothic cathedrals, medieval fortresses and ruins, cathedrals and monasteries, grand manor houses and gardens, and a host of art galleries and museums. You have to know Mallorca or Majorca is not a cheap destination although it is still possible to travel to Mallorca on a budget. Planning your holiday If you plan to discover Mallorca, there are options like buses, trains and trams, but it will not cover your destinations and the bad thing if planning your trip by public transportation, is you don’t want to miss the last bus and get trapped somewhere. There are others main ways to discover Mallorca: one is optional excursions organized by travel agencies and second on your own, with a rented car, because the distances to be covered are long, so it takes some time on the road, and some companies had great deals especially if you are planning on renting for a week. A mandatory trip with a stop at the highest point to a landscape rich in contrasts, is the impressive Serra de Tramuntana mountain range of 1445 meters, known as the backbone of Mallorca, stretches over 90 km and looms over the sea.The landscape is spectacular, it can really be compared to the Transfagarasan from Romania, but the only difference is, Mallorca has the blue sea at the foot of the mountains. If you are a fan of cycling and you want to get around and discover the wonderful Mallorca by bike, the rental price is 8 euros/day without any guarantee, all you need is the location and your name. On your way to discover the beautiful paradise of Mallorca, don’t miss the sunset, incredibly beautiful giving the impression that the sun goes out in the sea water, after the sun disappears. SELF CATERING We know that the last thing you probably want is to cook while you are on vacation, but if you want to fix yourself a snack at night, or you want to make your own healthy meal instead of eating out, you have the self catering option available to you. There are many cheap accommodations where you could stay in Mallorca and most of them are located around Palma. We tried to help you with a selection for your holidays. If you are looking for a quiet family retreat located in a quiet residential area, Baulo Mar apartments by 1.5 km of Playa del Muro, has a swimming pool, is close to the lively beach with seafront bars and dining, snorkeling spots and sunset viewing from rolling dunes. Apartments are bright and feature separate bedrooms with double beds and couch beds, satellite TV, and the kitchenettes come with a microwave, refrigerator and toaster. The bathroom comes with a hairdryer. Free Wi-Fi is available. The Apartamentos Sol y Vera is in a quiet area, a cheap accommodation with a stunning view over the mountain and is located in the center of Magaluf. With views of the Balearic Sea, is a 3-minute walk from the beach, an 8-minute walk from the Katmandu Park fairground and 5 km from Marineland Mallorca amusement park. Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.High-speed internet access is available in public areas at EUR 3 per 30 minutes. Make yourself comfortable and enjoy a family vacation in one of the 66 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens at Club del Carmen. Apartments are situated only two minutes away from some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, including Playa Grande and Playa Chica. If you want to leave with a nice memory and souvenir, there is plenty of great shopping in the area, as well as a beautiful gift shop located right at the resort. Situated in a residential area and is perfect for families and not only, OLA Bouganvillia apartments are fully equipped with air conditioning, WiFi (6 EUR per 24 hours), safe, kitchenette, refrigerators, stovetops, furnished balcony and a private bathroom. They have different types of comfortable accommodation and you can choose: studio, studio big terrace, double studio, apartment and apartment big terrace. Prices start from 21.83 EUR per night. An affordable apartment complex with an intimate and family atmosphere, providing excellent self catering, has stunning Tramuntana mountain views , a swimming pool,a sun terrace, an attractive garden and it is 200 meters away from the beach and the center of the town with prices start from 38 EUR per night, Apartamentos Massol feature air-conditioning, fully equipped kitchen as well as a TV and safe. Tourists can enjoy numerous activities, from hikes in the mountains, to a day spent at one of the best Majorcan beaches. Apartments have WiFi available in all areas and is free of charge. Apartments offer activities like water sports (kitesurf, windsurf, stand up paddle, etc), walking excursions, market days, little boutiques and others. Where to eat Mallorca with its balmy nights, stunning views, beautiful beaches with warm breeze, gourmet landscape, tasting menu can be a great experience to choose some restaurants where you can enjoy delicious Mallorcan cuisine. Discover your perfect Mallorca restaurant from the selection we have made for you. You can not go through Ca'n Picafort and not visit this restaurant and we recommend visiting, every time you go to Mallorca. Restaurante El Puerto is a family restaurant and an excellent mediterranean restaurant, where you can enjoy a tasty meal. The restaurant is very cozy with a large terrace in front of the marina. MARISCO BISTRO with more than 25 years of experience is spacious, with a lovely setting and ambience, light-filled and it has minimalist decor. The restaurant is closed on Wednesdays, except public holidays. High-class meals, rice dishes, seafood paella and the steak is one of the recommended dishes and is worth visiting. Restaurant Bistro Mar Can Picafort situated in a unique place by the sea, offers a varied menu with unbeatable prices, traditional and modern cuisine. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch menu and dinner, as well as a bar service with an extensive cocktail menu and Mediterranean and Spanish cuisines. A number of visitors of Restaurant Bistro Mar Can Picafort state that perfectly cooked steaks are served here. Fernando and Veronica try to follow our father's line, who since 1977 has been in charge of Restaurante El Mundo. Their food is homemade and you can enjoy their specialty: baked sea bass, lamb shoulder and lobster paella. They have a special menu from Monday to Friday at noon for 11 EUR and at night and on holidays a special menu for 21 EUR. The 21 EUR menu is offered at noon and evening and consisting of: you can choose from: prawn cocktail, garlic mushrooms, mussels alla marinara,baked lamb, pepper steak and sole in waleska sauce and desserts to choose from: Comtessa cake, carrot cake or tiramisu and half a bottle of house wine (Mallorcan wine). Every Monday, they offer any pizza from the menu at 6 EUR and every Wednesday from 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. They serve mixed paella at 5.50 EUR or if it is to go for 5 EUR. You must try special cordon bleu "pirulos" from El Mundo. The Olive Tree serves meat but also offers a separate vegetarian and vegan menu. Vegan dishes include bruschetta, Olive Tree vegan platter, roasted vegetable salad and spicy spaghetti arrabiata, vegan ice-cream such as dark chocolate and strawberry as well as vegan beer. They are open Wednesday - Sunday serving food from 12pm until late. The restaurant is located opposite the beach with a beautiful sea view. Everything they serve is freshly prepared daily. La Carmencita del Puerto with mediterranean and Spanish cuisine and great quality food and flavors , cozy atmosphere, guests can relax after a day at the beach and after they discover the stunning Mallorca. Owners Alvaro (chef) and Irena (the perfect hostess!), both speak fluent English and they want to provide visitors to their little bit of paradise with the best possible experience of Spanish food and hospitality. Their wines are served by the glass at a very reasonably priced price of 3.50 EUR. The restaurant has a legend, saying that Lanzarotena Carmencita was a girl in the early 19th century, she was pure of heart and she was the most beautiful girl in the village. She fell in love with a man -Cienfuegos Perdomo, a smuggler and a pirate. Carmencitas love for Cienfuegos proved to be strong, and he had decided to give up his wicked life after his next run for a life with Carmencita, but he never returned. Some say he died fighting other pirates, or he'd been enslaved. For ten years Carmencita went to the port daily, waiting for her man, and on the tenth year in despair she threw herself to the mercy of the ocean. She was never seen again, except for the local fishermen who reported seeing her and hearing her wailing in pain, looking for her love. Restaurante Terraza Playa has been running since 2012, and the restaurant terrace is facing the sea and offers excellent gastronomic international and traditional dishes. For an unforgettable and romantic waterside dinner, you can't find a better pick than La Terraza. They also have boar delivery service, from 11:00 to 19:00 except Mondays, flexibility according to requests. Lani's Cafe Restaurant combines the simplicity of traditional cuisine with the refined flavors of haute Mexican cuisine, and offers magnificent views over the Atlantic Ocean. We recommend the fish and perfectly cooked steaks. If you want to enjoy the dinner, we recommend you book in advance, since the restaurant is small with a high demand. Restaurante Beach Bar Empatheia is placed in front of the sea on the beach of Santa Ponsa. The specialties are paellas (freshly made), meats, pizzas and pastas. They have a menu from Monday to Friday at a price of 12.50 euros and Saturdays at 20 euros, but also a varied menu for children. Bar Cafeteria Neptuno is a great Cafe Bar, with excellent service, amazing homemade cuisine with affordable prices and awesome Sangria.Vegan must try Vegan Burger of 6.50 EUR with homemade multigrain bread, dried onion, lettuce and tomato. Their philosophy is "Small details that make the difference." They are open every day from 07.00 - 24:00. You will fall in love and get attracted to this place according to its location and its stunning bay view. Stay Restaurant is for every guest who feels like at home and the perfect place to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner. The restaurant is open till late and Chef Jonny Hermann serves local and international cuisine. Once a warehouse or "cellar", Restaurant Celler La Parra situated about 500m from the marina, with a friendly and familiar atmosphere, and the best gastronomy the Mallorcan restaurant serves recipes since 1962 and has been run by the Gual Family since 1962. Restaurant specialties include Paella and 'Frito Mallorcan' suckling pig, pork and cabbage or Tumbet. SUPERMARKET You must think, because you're travelling and you are on a budget means you can’t enjoy the local cuisine. In addition, in the evening, is a real anthill, the supply and demand being very high, the prices are surprisingly low for the multitude of stores like: Lidl, Eroski, Mercadona, etc. everywhere, so if your budget doesn't allow you, you could save a lot on food. Being on a budget, you can opt for cafes, because they will have cheaper food. A tip for you: visit a local supermarket or farmers market because it is good for your budget and helps you save. If you plan to pay by credit card while shopping in Mallorca, then you must have an ID with you,as a Driver's License with your photo or your Passport. The best prices for food are found in the local grocery shops. We recommend Supermarket Mercadona is not in every town but they do have a great selection of foods. I think Mercadona has one of the best fish counters out of the three smaller grocery stores, reasonably priced and there's plenty of choice. Supermarket Bip Bip is a chain of food stores with a large presence in Mallorca and offers quality products of the local establishments at low prices. In Bip Bip you have butcher and cut delicatessen in many of their branches and have many more products at discount prices. The supermarket has free home delivery. If you want to find the best deals, locate their stores and don't miss the catalogs offers. They are open every day from Monday to Sunday from 8:45 to 21:45 and offer you the best possible service. The best prices and the best service in JCL SPA Supermarket. Open every day from 8:00 am to 00:00 midnight. The supermarket has food ,basic care , cold drinks , products to go to the beach and much more things. Minimarket ASBA is always open, with reasonable prices and you can have your shopping at any hour of the night. You can find them in Punta Ballena Street. They sell drinks, snacks but also food, health and beauty products such as deodorants, toiletries, sun care and travel, dental care, beach products, kids toys, souvenirs and much more!They are open from 6 pm and at your disposal online 24 hours a day! For home delivery call 0034 686 790797. Eroski a supermarket with a market soul. Enjoy a wide variety of fresh products: fruits and vegetables, meats, fish, etc. at its best taste. More than 1,500 new products and sections that will surprise you, such as the space dedicated to dietetics, organic products and food intolerances. Supermercados Marcial is the most important food group on the island and in the Canary Islands, with a wide network of supermarkets. They offer the best service, quality and the best value for money. Hiper Centro belongs to a chain of food hypermarkets that has several establishments in Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza. In the Hiper Centro hypermarkets are sections of drugstore, kitchenware, electrical appliances, household products, clothing and textile items, but also food, and they regularly offer cooking recipes to its clients. Hidden gems of Mallorca Museums, mountains, churches, beaches, fashionable pubs and in general the inevitable nightlife, excellent nightclubs, and interesting tourist sites waiting for you to discover it so don't miss a visit and make your trip to Mallorca, the most memorable. Church Santa Margalida is located in the northeast of Mallorca. There are many legends and myths about the place itself and the image of St. Margarita, led to the name of the community. The large parish church of Santa Margalida is a testament to its prosperity. It was built in 1232 and in the 17th and 18th centuries. Rebuilt in the 19th century the church offers a wide view of the country. Inside, the church boasts rich furnishings in the side chapels. The legend of St. Margaret of Antioch, a martyr whose legends say that it was devoured by a dragon, but got out of the monster's belly by piercing it with a cross. Finca Son Real is a preserve of cultural importance and natural beauty, a very traditional architectural complex on the Island since they are made up of several stately houses, defense towers, a chapel, several warehouses. You can find remains of the human presence from more than 4,500 years ago in very good condition, a pre-Talayotic town: Es Figueral de Son Real, whose approximate date is from 1000 BC to 80 BC. Western Horse Trails Mallorca provide the best horseback riding tours. Horseback riding is one of the ways to discover Mallorca's charm and you will enjoy the feeling of a real cowboy from Texas. All excursions are organized for your personal needs and the tour guide Juan who speaks catalan, spanish, german and english will show you this wonderful island on horseback. They have nice prices for riding. If you want to ride on the beach, Western Trail Tour with their own horse will cost a minimum of 2 hours, 30 EUR p.p./hour, with your horse minimum of 2 hours, 25 EUR p.p./hour. If you choose the ride on a mountain, a Daytrip Tramuntana 5 hour Trail Ride in the mountains for example the old path to Lluc will be 150 EUR/ per person. Trails Parc Llevant Arta 3 hour Trail Ride in the National Parc or as long as you wish 90 EUR/per person. Sea breeze, amazing views, strolling along the coast on Magaluf Beach known for its Magaluf Strip", referring to a street called Punta Ballena and popular with tourists, especially British ones, as The Strips. The beach has soft white sand and crystal clear waters, and is the longest beach in the resort at some 900m in length and the most popular. The beach has all facilities, including sun lounges, sunshades, toilet, showers and lifeguards. There are plenty of activities going on, so if you prefer water skis, jet skis, banana boat or parasailing, Magaluf is just the place.The biggest attractions in Magaluf are the giant water park Western Water Park and the biggest show in Mallorca: The Pirates Show with dancing and acrobatics. Naveta d'Alemany prehistoric archaeological site on Mallorca is located on the outskirts, very close to Cala Vinyes,is one of the best preserved prehistoric grave equipment (Naveta) the island admires. The buildings were constructed throughout the Balearic Bronze Age, between 1600 and 1000 Before the Common Era. This Mallorcan archaeological site has now been fully excavated and perfectly restored.Take a visit to this magnificent burial archaeological site in Calvia and discover its secrets. If you like to live a unique experience, the opportunity to drive a kart and feel like a professional driver on the curvy track and enjoy the speed of 100 km/h, Kart magaluf is a great attraction and outdoor adventure park for visitors. With wonderful kart circuits and a fun day out for holidaymakers, they welcome kids from three and up, offering an unforgettable experience for all. They have packages and affordable prices. Take a look on their website and book your kart. Rancho Texas Lanzarote park an oasis of fun and the only zoo with an area of swimming pools. Known as the Corral del Agua (The Water Ranch) it has a big area with water activities for both adults and children. In Rancho Texas you can swim with the sea lions when they are not participating in one of their shows. Also you can witness different exhibits, such as birds of prey, macaws and cockatoos, you can also go for a walk in canoes or ride a pony and attend their shows with dolphins. Jungle Park Mallorca an outdoor adventure for kids and adults, with qualified instructors supervising as you travel from treetop to treetop. Jungle Parc has now opened a new park especially for children from ages 4 to 12. It is an area designed and intended for little adventurers and the price is 14 euros. So If you are looking for a fun adventure then Jungle Parc, is the place for you. Cavall Bernat a rock cliff rising to a mere 353m, it has very steep cliffs, which on the seaward side plunge the full height vertically into the sea for 2km. Cavall is a favourite with climbers and scramblers visiting Mallorca. The whole ridge is taking between 6 and 8 hours, enjoying the mountains of the Sierra de Tramuntana. La Gola is a little wildlife reserve nature park and Bird Observation Center located around the center of Port of Pollenca,with true sanctuaries of protected fauna and flora where you can admire species of incredible beauty, diversity of plants and migrating birds visiting this area in spring and autumn, as well as the birds breeding in this area. La Gola nature park is a great spot to take the family for a break from the everyday routine or being on holiday. This Island is truly a gem for the locals and travellers, and a holiday destination in Mallorca, the kingdom of Spain offers plenty of opportunities and fantastic views of the rest of the island. 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